2024-09-10T14:34:29-05:00 2023-12-31 580692043 Mauldin & Jenkins LLC 200 Galleria Pkwy SE Ste 1700 Atlanta GA 303395946 990 2023-01-01 208038859 First Step Staffing Inc FIRS 4045773395 302 Decatur St SE Suite 103 Atlanta GA 30312 Amelia Nickerson CEO 4045773395 2024-09-10 1 0 Mary Jo Alexander P00002534 7709558600 2024-09-10 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X Amelia Nickerson 302 Decatur St SE Suite 103 Atlanta GA 30312 63863817 0 X Firststepstaffing.com X 2006 GA Develop a reliable source of income for men, women and children. We focus on persons experiencing homelessness, returning citizens, and disenfranchised veterans. 10 10 7638 10 0 0 6302094 6881180 55242467 56981705 -33102 0 90184 932 61601643 63863817 11352 309451 0 0 54149247 57178636 75589 7049 1125561 5039475 5666078 59275663 63161214 2325980 702603 25483348 24034616 17003210 14873642 8480138 9160974 X First Step's mission is to end homelessness by helping men, women and families develop a reliable source of income. We accomplish the mission with two programs. First Step Staffing provides jobs to individuals who can work. First Step Disability Services fast-tracks individuals with severe disabilities for disability income and health insurance. 1 0 59849355 56844716 First Step Staffing, an Alternative Staffing Organization, is designed to eliminate barriers to employment. First Step believes in providing an economic opportunity for everyone. To do so, First Step contracts with businesses and directly employs men and women who have experienced homelessness, veterans, and returning citizens to fill these contract jobs. To help our clients successfully re-enter the job market and support job retention, First Step provides training, job coaching, transportation assistance to/from work, and any necessary uniforms, tools, or equipment. First Step has had a powerful impact on individuals' lives and in the community. Since being founded in Atlanta in 2007, First Step Staffing has helped thousands of individuals re-enter the workforce in its eight current locations (Atlanta, Augusta, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Fontana) and paid millions in earned wages. 309451 309451 In 2023, First Step added a housing assistance program in Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA. The program provides direct housing assistnace to those facing eviction and/or homeless during their employment with FSS. Housing payments vary and do not extend past 6 months. 284573 136989 First Step Disability Services helps men and women with severe disabilities access Social Security Disability Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Prior to First Step Disability Services, only 19% of homeless people who applied for disability are approved. In contrast, over 80% of First Step's clients are approved and in an average of 12-24 months (compared to 3 - 5 years in Georgia). Over the last 4 years First Step Disability Services has secured approximately $3,000,000 in retroactive benefits and almost $200,000 in recurring monthly benefits. 60443379 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 108 0 1 7638 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 GA X The Organization 4045773395 302 Decatur St SE Suite 103 Atlanta GA 30312 Amelia Nickerson CEO 40.00 X 400000 0 69293 Matt Miller COO 40.00 X 350000 0 49495 Reggie Harmon CFO 40.00 X 350000 0 49495 Kellie Brownlow CMO 40.00 X 173835 0 29466 Trevor Turner VP, General Manager 40.00 X 170000 0 34000 Elizabeth Henderson VP of Operations 40.00 X 144000 0 28800 Patricia Byers Controller 40.00 X 140000 0 28000 Karima Rose VP, Executive Director 40.00 X 134000 0 26000 Michael Cochran Chairman 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Aubrey Harrell Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Joe Guerra Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Meghan Petrantonio Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Armstrong Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Anitra Walker Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Monica Block Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paulino Barros Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 AJ Robinson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Larry Bailey Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Reid Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leigh Wood Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Harold T Epps Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 1861835 0 314549 8 0 1 0 PKM Inc 608 Lismore SE Smyrna GA 30080 Accounting 137632 1 1099675 5781505 6881180 Temporary staffing 561300 56844716 56844716 Disability services 561300 136989 136989 56981705 Refunds & Misc Income 900099 932 932 932 63863817 56981705 0 932 309451 309451 1268283 126828 709586 431869 49428240 48740379 447436 240425 16148 14228 959 961 6202354 5590890 291482 319982 263611 253003 1346 9262 78778 78778 75700 75700 7049 7049 35623 22563 13060 44108 43352 11 745 191469 170378 2457 18634 251773 243130 1022 7621 375976 375976 313367 275296 21573 16498 39272 33842 229 5201 1312070 1312070 756892 755053 1226 613 645434 645434 Supplies 238339 210468 864 27007 Staff Development 58142 48483 2464 7195 Job Certification Costs 54111 54111 Membership & Dues 48934 40805 2073 6056 1146090 1098861 20786 26443 63161214 60443379 1592274 1125561 5842640 3097994 491145 276063 5216890 6973516 54011 117136 512330 408705 106507 103625 13093192 12365276 678963 1101006 25483348 24034616 1009312 1615788 1564784 3387970 8466274 3762734 5820429 5083451 142411 1023699 17003210 14873642 X 7488994 7881170 991144 1279804 8480138 9160974 25483348 24034616 X 702603 -21767 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 4042587 3133681 5059553 6302094 6881180 25419095 4042587 3133681 5059553 6302094 6881180 25419095 4468038 20951057 7501 7501 188841 26891 65624 90184 932 372472 25799068 277080636 0.81210 0.85730 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Rebates and Misc Income - 2019 Amount: $ 188,841. 2020 Amount: $ 26,891. 2021 Amount: $ 65,624. 2022 Amount: $ 90,184. 2023 Amount: $ 932. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 94578 72608 21970 310332 231825 78507 107420 104272 3148 103625 Operating Lease Liability 1023699 1023699 X Part X, Line 2: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires First Step to report information regarding its exposure to various tax positions taken by First Step. Management believes that First Step has adequately addressed all relevant tax positions and that there are no unrecorded tax liabilities. 1 Housing Assistance 52 309451 Schedule I Part III The housing assistance program provides direct housing assistnace to those facing eviction and/or homeless during their employment with FSS. Housing payments vary and do not extend past 6 months. X X X 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Amelia Nickerson CEO 350000 0 50000 0 0 0 0 0 69293 0 469293 0 0 0 Matt Miller COO 250000 0 100000 0 0 0 0 0 49495 0 399495 0 0 0 Reggie Harmon CFO 250000 0 100000 0 0 0 0 0 49495 0 399495 0 0 0 Kellie Brownlow CMO 148835 0 25000 0 0 0 0 0 29466 0 203301 0 0 0 Trevor Turner VP, General Manager 170000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34000 0 204000 0 0 0 Elizabeth Henderson VP of Operations 144000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28800 0 172800 0 0 0 Patricia Byers Controller 140000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28000 0 168000 0 0 0 Karima Rose VP, Executive Director 134000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26000 0 160000 0 0 0 Part I, Line 5 Bonuses are awarded to employees, including officers, based on the gross profit generated. Part I, Line 7 Matt Miller, Amelia Nickerson, Reggie Harmon and Kellie Brownlow were paid non-fixed incentive bonus payments based on performance. Form 990, Part III, line 2 In 2023, First Step add a housing assistance program in Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA. The program provides direct housing assistance to those facing eviction and/or homeless during their employment with FSS. Housing payments vary and do not extend past 6 months. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 In 2023, First Step Staffing, Inc. updated board bylaws to include new term limits for board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 will be sent to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. In addition, all members of the Board of Directors will receive a copy before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The board of directors review and sign the conflict of interest policy annually when a potential conflict arises. The matter is discussed at a board meeting and then a vote is taken without the presence of the member with the potential conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Annual data from the Opportunity Knocks survey is used to determine compensation for the CEO and other members of the management team. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 First Step has hard copies of its financial statements and governing documents in the office in downtown Atlanta. They are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Amortization of Donated Legal Services -21,767. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C The organization has not changed its financial statement oversight process. First Step Staffing Philadelphia LLC 315 Broad Street Unit 0401 Philadelphia PA 19107 Develop a reliable source of income for men, women and children. PA 20792999 163004 First Step Staffing Inc First Step Staffing Los Angeles LLC c/o Dentons US LLP 4655 Executive D San Diego CA 92121 Develop a reliable source of income for men, women and children. CA 13150288 1740 First Step Staffing Inc